Computerized Interpretation of the Electron Ionization Mass Spectra of Nucleoside TMS Derivatives |
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Authors: | Thomas D McClure Karl H Schram |
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Institution: | College of Pharmacy, University of Arizona , Tucson, Arizona , 85721 |
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Abstract: | Abstract A computer program has been developed for the automated interpretation of mass spectra of TMS derivatives of nucleosides found in human urine. The m/z values in the unknown spectrum are compared to m/z values of 3 different ion series commonly observed in the mass spectra of nucleoside TMS derivatives.1 If a correlation exists, the unknown spectra are marked with color according to the scheme: 1) blue—molecular ion series, 2) red—base ion series and 3) yellow—sugar ion series. The program suggests a structural assignment for each of the marked ions and calculates a series related ion current. The calculated ion current is used to assign the of sugar contained in the unknown nucleoside. |
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